Comparison

Cube Busters vs Block Star

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cube Busters

Engage in a classic block puzzle experience with a charming twist. Place colorful cubes to clear rows and columns while a friendly character offers encouragement. Enjoy daily challenges, social competition, and offline play.

Highlights
  • Animated characters with personality
  • Clan and ranking system
  • Offline play supported
  • Daily challenges
  • Live events and rewards
  • Row and column clearing
Features
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Meet your new favorite block puzzle — with personality. Cube Busters combines classic Tetris-style gameplay with adorable 3D characters who react to your every move. Drag colorful cubes onto the board, clear rows and columns, and watch your companion cheer you on. It's the brain training game that actually makes you smile. ▸ WHY PLAYERS LOVE CUBE BUSTERS - Characters With Personality — Your cube companion watches your moves, celebrates your wins, and gives you that "come on, you got this" look when you need it most. - Clan & Ranking System — Join a clan, compete on leaderboards, and climb the ranks with friends. The social features rival games 10x our size. - Offline Play — No WiFi? No problem. Your favorite brain training puzzle works anywhere, anytime. - Daily Challenges — Fresh puzzles every day to keep your mind sharp and your streak alive. ▸ HOW TO PLAY 1. Drag cube blocks onto the 9×9 board 2. Fill complete rows or columns to clear them 3. Plan ahead — new cubes appear after every move 4. Don't run out of space! Simple to learn. Surprisingly deep to master. ▸ PERFECT FOR - Puzzle lovers who enjoyed Tetris, Woodoku, 1010, or Block Blast - Players who want brain training without the pressure - Anyone tired of ads ruining their relaxing game time - Families looking for a fun, competitive game everyone can play ▸ LIVE EVENTS & REWARDS Participate in rotating in-game events with unique challenges and exclusive rewards. Extend your win streak, complete special missions, and earn prizes that keep the game fresh week after week. ▸ WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING "Finally a block puzzle that doesn't shove ads in my face every 30 seconds" "The character watching my moves and giving me encouraging looks is adorable" "Best clan system I've seen in a casual puzzle game" "800 levels in and still playing daily" Download Cube Busters now and discover why puzzle fans are making the switch. Questions or feedback? Email us at support@spykegames.com — we read every message.

About

Block Star

Engage in a vibrant block puzzle adventure where strategic placement clears rows and columns for satisfying combos. Enjoy a fresh and engaging experience with clever layouts and a smooth, unique design. Play at your own pace with endless challenges and rewarding gameplay.

Highlights
  • Place blocks to clear rows and columns
  • Achieve rewarding combos
  • Clever layouts and unique designs
  • Play at your own pace
  • Ad-free experience
  • Offline play supported
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Step into the colorful world of Block Star, where every move opens the path to a block adventure full of fun and satisfying blasts. Place blocks, clear rows and columns, and get rewarding combos that light up the board. Each time it feels fresh and engaging, with clever layouts and the joy of solving puzzles at your own pace. With smooth motion and a clean, unique design, Block Star delivers a perfect mix of fun, flow, and satisfying gameplay in every puzzle. Create your journey, block by block. How to Play Start Simple: Drag and drop blocks into open spaces to clear rows and columns. Think Ahead: Plan your moves, make space for larger shapes, and set up satisfying chain combos! Enjoy the flow of the board. Endless Challenge: New items are unlocked as you progress. Beat your best score and improve every run, how far can you go? Cool Features It’s totally Ad-Free! Play without any interruptions or distractions! No Wi-Fi required! Enjoy anytime, anywhere! Powerful combos bring a fresh taste and make it rewarding, just enjoy the satisfying rhythm of clearing the board. New items and unique designs surprise you every time, multiplying the fun as you progress! Still here? Download now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Cube Busters4 screens
Block Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Busters at none against Block Star's shown. Cube Busters also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 626). Block Star's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cube Busters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Block Star sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cube Busters against 4.7 for Block Star. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cube Busters has 14K ratings behind it against 626, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Cube Busters's written reviews are positive against 57% of Block Star's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Busters ships an update weekly, Block Star every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cube Busters versus Block Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube BustersBlock Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better4.7 (626 ratings)
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better626
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB740 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpyke GamesGrand Games A.Ş.

Customer experience

Cube Busters

All ratings13,988 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.0%

Block Star

All ratings619 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

Bugs and requests

Cube Busters

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Falsely indicates being out of moves
  • Requires payment to progress past certain levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • Leaderboards and player stats
  • Infinite levels

Block Star

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cube Busters

One-time10
  • Cube Busters 1$0.99
  • Cube Busters 2$1.99
  • Cube Busters 3$2.99
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  • Cube Busters 4$3.99
  • Cube Busters 5$4.99
  • Cube Busters 6$5.99
  • Cube Busters 8$7.99
  • Cube Busters 10$9.99
  • Cube Busters 12$11.99
  • Cube Busters 20$19.99
10 purchases

Block Star

One-time10
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Tiny Coin Package$1.99
  • Mini Bundle$4.99
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  • Small Coin Package$7.99
  • Star Bundle$9.99
  • Medium Coin Package$14.99
  • Adventure Bundle$19.99
  • Big Coin Package$29.99
  • Mega Bundle$49.99
  • Legendary Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is Cube Busters free?
Cube Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Star free?
Block Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Busters or Block Star?
Cube Busters is rated higher. Cube Busters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Block Star averages 4.7 from 626 ratings.
Do Cube Busters or Block Star have ads?
Block Star shows ads; Cube Busters does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Busters or Block Star?
Cube Busters ships an update weekly, and Block Star every 5 days. Most recently, Cube Busters was updated on November 8, 2026 and Block Star on November 5, 2026.

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